CAREERS

Science, Sustainability, Business, Politics, and a hint of chocolate.

A special highlight speaking with Matthias Berninger, Head of Public Affairs, Science, and Sustainability at Bayer.

Translating my love of science and business into a meaningful career does not have an intuitive roadmap. So to build one, I focused on finding business mavericks to learn about how they built careers of impact. A special highlight of this experience has been speaking with Matthias Berninger, Head of Public Affairs, Science, and Sustainability at Bayer.

Matthias has certainly crafted a bold, unconventional, and innovative career. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Kassel, he was elected four times to the German Parliament as a member of the Green Party. After leaving politics, he moved to Mars working in several positions including the Global Chocolate Management Team to challenge the corporate strategy status quo in sustainability and communication. Since joining Bayer in 2019, he has led the development of the company’s global sustainability strategy. Under his leadership, Bayer is working to reduce its operational emissions by 42% in 2030. I hope his thought-provoking journey and compelling worldview challenges you to think boldly about the…